What is the heart of poverty and how can we confront it? In this episode, Pastors Chris and Matt are joined by Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, who shares stories from his life and what led him to joining Compassion International. From experiencing both poverty and abundance, to becoming a bridge for people to providing relief to those in need, Wess helps us understand the heart of poverty and what we can do to confront it. Prepare yourself for an inspiring conversation that will motivate all of us to join together and release people from poverty in Jesus name! Episode Resources: - Unleash your leadership potential by following along with our Show Notes with discussion questions and Timeline below! https://bit.ly/GLP49ShowNotes . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . .  Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader - StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader . . . . Timeline: 00:00 - Highlight 00:31 - Intro 02:48 - Wess Stafford 13:51 - Experiencing Poverty 23:03 - Experiencing Abundance 30:14 - Confronting Poverty 44:29 - Thank You, Partners!

Learn how to maintain integrity as a leader with 7 key steps, including guarding against temptation, staying close to God, nurturing strong relationships, and protecting your mind. Dive into the importance of integrity in relationships and leadership, and gain valuable insights to help you finish strong as a leader.

Join Pastor Chris and William Vanderbloemen as they discuss his book 'Be the Unicorn' and delve into the essential leadership habits for success, including fast response times, self-awareness, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Discover valuable wisdom to foster growth in your leadership journey!

Happy New Year! As leaders, how can we start the new year by seeking God’s will for our New Year goals? Join Pastors Chris and Matt as they share practical advice for setting annual goals and seeking God’s will through prayer and fasting. Discover practical steps to craft meaningful New Year goals that you can stick with, achieve, and are deeply rooted in God’s will for your life. This episode emphasizes the importance of setting health-driven goals, sharing your goals with others, and how to distill your annual goals into daily steps that are supported by your “Ideal Week”. Tune in for a powerful conversation that will equip you to embrace the new year with purpose, actionable goals, and a steadfast commitment to seeking God’s will in every step. . . . . Episode Resources: - Unleash your leadership potential with our Show Notes and Discussion Questions! https://www.growleader.com/podcast - 21 Days of Prayer: https://21days.churchofthehighlands.com/ - Full Focus Planner: https://fullfocusstore.com/ - Full Focus - Ideal Week: https://fullfocus.co/idealweek/ . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . .  Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader - The StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader  

As leaders, how do we inspire generosity and develop trust as we pursue our vision? In this episode, join Pastors Chris and Matt as they sit down with Dan Clark, the CEO of Westfall Gold, to discuss how we can fulfill our vision by advancing generosity. Dan not only shares best practices for gathering and building trust when talking with potential donors, but also explains how courage is one of the key factors of success. In this episode, you will learn practical advice for developing donors, motivation to push through rejection, and learn about a future resource specifically designed to help church leaders advance their God-given vision. Get more out of this episode! - Unleash your leadership potential with Discussion Questions! https://www.growleader.com/podcast . . . . Learn more about Westfall Gold! - Westfall Gold: https://www.westfallgold.com/ . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Register for upcoming Regionals in the Fall: https://www.growleader.com/regionals - Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . .  Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader - The StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader

Discover the keys to finishing the year strong through evaluating the past and planning for the future. Learn about engaging with the congregation, developing leaders, and the importance of feedback culture. Explore the benefits of participating in 21 days of prayer and fasting and anticipate miracles in the coming year despite potential shake-ups. Conclude with Christmas blessings and gratitude towards listeners and partners.

As leaders, how can we meet people's physical needs and spiritual needs through disaster relief or community outreach? Join Pastors Chris and Matt in a great conversation with Hal Donaldson, the president and founder of Convoy of Hope. In this episode, you will discover the transformative power of compassion, disaster relief, and community outreach and walk away with practical tips on how to filter who you partner with to ensure both people’s physical and spiritual needs are met. Embark on a journey with Hal Donaldson and Convoy of Hope to unlock hope, compassion, and transformative leadership in your community and beyond. Get more out of this episode! - Unleash your leadership potential with our NEW show notes with Discussion Questions! https://www.growleader.com/podcast . . . . Learn more about Convoy of Hope and Hal Donaldson! - Partner with Convoy of Hope today: https://www.convoyofhope.org/growleader - Hear more from Hal Donaldson: https://www.haldonaldson.org/ . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . .  Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader - The StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader  

What is the connection between faith and psychology, and how does this answer help us develop trust? In this episode, Pastors Chris and Matt are joined by Dr. Henry Cloud to discuss the connection between faith & psychology, the support that all leaders need, and how to develop trust based on his latest book “Trust”. Dr. Cloud shares three questions that gauge what level of support we are experiencing and five essentials to trust that will transform how we interact with others. You will learn practical advice for supporting leaders and a refreshed understanding of how trust can transform your team and organization. Get more out of this episode! - Unleash your leadership potential with our NEW show notes with Discussion Questions! https://www.growleader.com/podcast . . . . Learn more from Dr. Henry Cloud! - Get his latest book "Trust": https://trustbydrhenrycloud.com/ - Explore courses and resources: https://www.drcloud.com/ . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . .  Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader - The StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader  

Priscilla Shirer, Bible study insights and strategies. They discuss the challenges of maintaining separation between devotional and study time. They share practical steps for understanding a passage's meaning and using devotional resources. The importance of deepening Bible study is emphasized, along with the significance of clean vessels in delivering a message.

Is the purpose of church services discipleship or evangelism? The answer is, both!   In this episode, Pastors Chris and Matt discuss the vital connection between discipleship and evangelism within our church services. Learn how Fall is a harvest season in both the natural and spiritual, stats on how church services are currently the most effective way to reach people, and strategies for how we can create a New Testament-style church service.   Join us in this practical and inspiring conversation as we focus on the primary purpose of the church services– evangelism and sharing the Gospel!   - Unleash your leadership potential with our NEW show notes with Discussion Questions! https://www.growleader.com/podcast - Register for the Highlands College Impact Leadership Summit: https://www.impactleader.com . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Register for upcoming Regionals in the Fall: https://www.growleader.com/regionals - Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . .  Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader - The StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader